Home & Garden - 13 April 2007

when I'm grinding coffee beans in my grinder there is a strong static build up and the grounds get all over when I'm removing them from the grinder to place in the coffee maker!

2007-04-13 09:13:06 · 8 answers · asked by Mambocat 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am going to start rototilling my vegi garden should i mix anything with the dirt so that it will be better prepared for the vegies?

2007-04-13 09:12:29 · 6 answers · asked by goochie1234 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am trying to figure out a way to help my mother, she had purchased a 35 year old mobile home and in the back bathroom , she had noticed carpet was wet around the toilet, so I pulled up the toilet and carpet(why anyone would put carpet around toilet is a good question) and noticed that there were wedges of wood under toilet (probably due to fact that the floor had gotten wet and had warped) also I noticed that there is alot of wax , I would guess, this is for extra sealing or trying to take up for warpage, not really sure, I do know one thing , I would like to try and fix this myself, due to fact its hard to find someone that can do a job without overpricing it, I was wondering if I need to change the whole sub floor and would I need to replace or remove drain for the toilet? I have never tackled anything like this and was wondering if I shouldnt even attempt, on a scale of 1-10 , how would someone with experience with this rate it ? somthing for professional or what? should I attempt

2007-04-13 09:12:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It's optional on the order at no extra charge. Is it made optional because some people have stone sills which they wouldn't want to remove, or is it optional for some other reason: eg are uPVC sills not as hard-wearing as the original wooden ones? I guess a sill gets a lot of rough treatment like standing, accidental kicking & scratching.
(I will be installing it myself).

2007-04-13 09:08:44 · 7 answers · asked by Quasimojo 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-13 08:59:39 · 17 answers · asked by Dressage all the way! 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Bush or Pole doesn't matter. Stringless is a plus but not a must. One that does well freezing and canning is vitally important. What is your experience?
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2007-04-13 08:59:01 · 7 answers · asked by ~Me~ 4 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-13 08:50:11 · 9 answers · asked by Hairdresser T.O. 2 in Garden & Landscape

I have 10 Buddleia davidii in my yard, a house I recently moved into. I read that you should prune them in March, obviously I missed that, but they are huge already and I am afraid they will grow out of control if I do not prune them, however they have already started to grow leaves. Have I missed my opportunity to prune?

2007-04-13 08:47:38 · 7 answers · asked by whoops 1 in Garden & Landscape

We have tried to replace the washer - no result... we have also now installed a new " Torbeck" type valve - still no better...

Up until a couple of weeks ago the cistern filled at an acceptable speed. The pressure to the cistern and the rest of the house is good. There is some water hammer when the cold taps in the bathroom are turned off quickly. Any advice will be greatfully recieved. Thanks.

2007-04-13 08:42:26 · 11 answers · asked by LOUISE C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I saw the weed claw advertised. Are there others out there and which ones are the best? Also, do they work well? Thanks in advance.

2007-04-13 08:25:47 · 2 answers · asked by Chris F 2 in Garden & Landscape

The one with the garbage disposal.

2007-04-13 08:18:00 · 18 answers · asked by denverwazzup 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I hate to get rid of the gifts but most do not fit with my decor. I am at a loss when friends and family visit and they do not see this or that which they have given me. I have most of it boxed up for now but was thinking of making a guest room that can be a place to display the nicknacks and stuff. What would you do?

2007-04-13 08:17:53 · 20 answers · asked by HumanBaby 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

The least to attract bugs, ants, etc... Just the best for that type of area.

2007-04-13 08:16:38 · 4 answers · asked by a mom 3 in Garden & Landscape

2007-04-13 08:13:48 · 7 answers · asked by kelvin s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do I hook the positive up first?

2007-04-13 08:13:36 · 1 answers · asked by f350lariat 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need some info regarding the type of boiler, size, make etc. I dont want to spend a fortune so ideally under £500 if this is possible. I have a 2 bed, mid terrace house which is of average size for its style. there are 7 radiators in the house.

What KW etc should I buy -I want to get a condensed boiler

thanks

2007-04-13 07:52:22 · 8 answers · asked by Tabbie 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in SW Ontario, so the weather isn't that great right now. I need to know when to plant the veggies, or if I should start then inside. We have big recycle bins to use as planters for beans, peas, lettuce ect. Any tips on how to grow them??

2007-04-13 07:42:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

my tumble dryer starting blowing cold & not drying the clothes...so i called a guy out - cost me 40 quid including call out charge.

next time it happened..a nice guy came...and although i had to pay a 30 quid call out charge...he told me...that lots of tumble driers have a RED RE-SET button on the back...he said 'just press that and you wont have any more problems'...did you know that?? - if you didnt you do now...i am annoyed that the first engineer didnt tell me...he MUST have known!!...so if anyone else has had this problem...thats what you do - just press the red button on the back of the drier...!! an information question really!!

2007-04-13 07:34:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Years ago, I used to watch a show called Interior Motives on the Discovery Channel. Christopher Lowell had all kinds of neat ideas on this show. In one episode, he made a room divider out of hollow core doors. The divider was shaped like a U, kind of. On one side, he put another core door horizontally attached between the doors to make a desk. On the other side, I think he put a bed or a sofa, or something. I have a very large unfinished basement with a concrete floor. We use one side as a playroom and the other side for laundry and storage. I wanted to use this idea or something like it to make a craft area for myself and my kids. I can remember the basic idea but can't remember what was used to attach the pieces. I want it to be stable and sturdy so it doesn't fall over or hurt anyone. Any suggestions, or ideas about where I might find directions for something like that? I've done multiple web searches and can't find what I'm looking for.

2007-04-13 07:29:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-13 07:27:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Is there a good product that I can find in a grocery store that I could use?

2007-04-13 07:27:07 · 10 answers · asked by Becky 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hello, I need to install a spring seat on my bike and wanted to know where can I get an instructional video that would enable me to weld it to the bike's frame? Do you know any other methods that are better? Basically I want to weld 3 bolts to the metal frame and then bolt the seat on them. Thank you all for your help!

2007-04-13 07:25:54 · 4 answers · asked by Drago 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-13 07:21:31 · 1 answers · asked by Liz M 1 in Garden & Landscape

i have intentions of cutting holes in marble and granite

2007-04-13 07:19:14 · 4 answers · asked by Avskull 5 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-04-13 07:06:41 · 5 answers · asked by DollarBill 1 in Garden & Landscape

It seems to capture dirt and looks nasty. Please advise & thanks for your help. Don't want to chemically strip the tile of it's shiny top layer, either. I don't own this tile; renting an apartment. 041307 12:37

2007-04-13 06:40:04 · 8 answers · asked by YRofTexas 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

The flower bed is just filled up with dirt, weeds, and little pcs of rock. First I need to clean it out I guess but do I use the dirt that's already in there or do put soil down? If you want to know, I live in Charlotte, NC (Zone 7). I want to plant perennial flowers. I'm new to gardening and want to know how prepare the flower bed, what type of soil I need (if necessary) and any tips on types of flowers to plant. Thanks alot!

2007-04-13 06:40:03 · 7 answers · asked by ncbrian2007 1 in Garden & Landscape

Every year I plant bulbs and every year the squirrels get fat off of them. I'm planting them in a flowerbed under my front window and it is seperate from the rest of the yard. What can I do to protect my bulbs? They always start digging them up this time of year. Do you think if I feed them they would leave my flowerbed alone??

2007-04-13 06:19:42 · 9 answers · asked by Dra 3 in Garden & Landscape

I am looking to paint an accent wall in my formal livingroom. Unfortunately, the corners are all rounded! Where do I stop painting at. A friend suggested some type of molding to seperate, but I don't like that idea! Any suggestions??

2007-04-13 06:01:28 · 10 answers · asked by jayandles 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

What would be best for my finished basement? Some have told me that you can not put hardwood in a basement and some have said you can... what would be best? Does vinyl/laminate look bad? help! I'm not sure if the floor is perfectly level, I wont know that until we take out the old carpet...

2007-04-13 05:49:52 · 6 answers · asked by lindzyml 2 in Decorating & Remodeling